Job summary
Provide highly complex specialist Clinical Cardiology diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to inpatients and outpatients of all ages from a wide range of specialities.
Undertake clinical interpretation of results and provision of reports for own and others' work. Support senior colleagues in the day-to-day organisation and running of the department, deputising in their absence.
Provide CPD, education, training and assessment of Clinical Physiologists (Cardiology) and other professionals
Provide expert advice to clinicians and colleagues in specialist area. To act as a positive role model for junior staff.
Cardiology Department at Good Hope is busy one and supports advanced physiologist-led clinics. Echocardiography Service includes transoesophageal (TOE), 3D, stress echo, tissue velocity imaging, physiologist-led ergometer stress echo, physiologist-led bubble study, contrast and research echoes. It has a large CRM service which is constantly expanding.
Main duties of the job
*Performance of echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasound), acting appropriately in the event of significant adverse findings. Perform additional measurements, calculations and non-standard views to exclude or reveal abnormalities. Provide analysis and clinical interpretation of own and others' scans.
*Perform highly complex, specialised techniques within the Echocardiography Service including transoesophageal (TOE), 3D, stress echo, tissue velocity imaging, physiologist-led ergometer stress echo, physiologist-led bubble study, contrast and research echoes. Provide analysis, clinical interpretation and reporting on results.
*Provide interpretation and reports of own and others' investigations, using discretion and judgement to seek further advice or review as necessary within an appropriate timeframe.
*Provide expert clinical opinion for medical and physiologist colleagues in specialist area in the event of conflicting or difficult interpretation of investigations.
*Provide quality assurance checks on clinical reports of physiologist colleagues and junior staff prior to despatch to clinicians.
*Provide advice to medical staff on the selection and appropriateness of test procedures and therapies.
*Undertake clinical service audit, presenting findings and working with colleagues to continually improve service standards.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science or equivalent
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent.
- Adult TTE BSE Accreditation
- RCCP /AHCS Registered or able to register.
Desirable
- Training/Assessor's qualification
- ASCST/MSCST
Experience
Essential
- Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations. (E)
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.
- Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
- Research experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Proficient at using a wide range of complex echocardiography testing. Able to test equipment including recognition of basic faults, calibration and quality control issues.
- Able to effectively evaluate equipment and services.
- Able to manage and requisition stock.
- Able to manage own and others' workload within a framework of competing priorities.
- Skilled in motivating and inspiring others.
- Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.
- Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.
- Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.
- Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.
- Able to deal with conflicts.
- Capable of prioritisation.
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines
- To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues
- Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.
- Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.
- Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.
- Flexible and reliable
- Possible 7 day working
- Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs
- Ability to work on call (essential when required)
Desirable
- Experience in staff side matters and HR issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent) or Masters in Cardiac Science or equivalent
- Highly specialist knowledge of Clinical Physiology in at least one area to Masters level or equivalent.
- Adult TTE BSE Accreditation
- RCCP /AHCS Registered or able to register.
Desirable
- Training/Assessor's qualification
- ASCST/MSCST
Experience
Essential
- Experience and scientific knowledge through formal study, training and practice in highly complex and specialized Cardiac investigations. (E)
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in the use of PCs and data entry.
- Experience of Cardiology IT storage systems.
Desirable
- Health and Safety knowledge and experience.
- Research experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Proficient at using a wide range of complex echocardiography testing. Able to test equipment including recognition of basic faults, calibration and quality control issues.
- Able to effectively evaluate equipment and services.
- Able to manage and requisition stock.
- Able to manage own and others' workload within a framework of competing priorities.
- Skilled in motivating and inspiring others.
- Confident to train medical personnel and technical colleagues.
- Confident and competent to write accurate clinical and technical reports.
- Confident and competent to act appropriately in emergencies and in the event of significant clinical findings.
- Capable of supervising staff, delegating and prioritising.
- Confident at liaison with medical staff / technical / nursing staff and managers.
- Able to deal with conflicts.
- Capable of prioritisation.
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups ( Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing staff and peer groups )
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Good interpersonal skills
- Motivation
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment to tight deadlines
- To be able to relate and respond to complex and sensitive issues
- Awareness and understanding of issues around confidentiality and the handling of clinical information.
- Able to deal appropriately with urgent clinical issues.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Familiar with the collection of statistical information and audit.
- Awareness and understanding of issues facing the NHS and those impacting on Cardiac Physiology either directly or indirectly.
- Flexible and reliable
- Possible 7 day working
- Ability to work cross site / in community diagnostic hubs
- Ability to work on call (essential when required)
Desirable
- Experience in staff side matters and HR issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
